About us

With more than 35 years of history serving Southwest Oklahoma, Ellis & Buckholts is a full-service law firm rooted in the community and committed to guiding clients through their legal matters with experience, integrity, and personalized attention.

The families behind Ellis & Buckholts have been connected to Stephens County since before Oklahoma achieved statehood. These enduring ties to the region mean we bring not only legal experience, but also a deep‐standing commitment to our neighbors and communities. We actively engage in charitable and civic endeavours and believe our success is tied to the success of those we serve.

Our Mission

We believe that every client deserves effective, competent representation—regardless of how complex or how personal the matter. We take the time to understand each client’s unique situation and deliver legal counsel tailored to their needs.

What We Do

Ellis & Buckholts offers comprehensive legal services throughout Southeast Oklahoma, including Stephens, Jefferson, Cotton, Carter, Comanche, Grady, McClain counties and communities such as Duncan, Velma, Waurika, Walters, Lawton, Marlow, Chickasha, Pauls Valley, and Ardmore.

Our core practice areas include Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Real Property & Banking Law, and Personal Injury.

Why Choose Us